Elliot was lying through his teeth, but Ben had no reply.

Of all the years they had known each other, Ben had never once seen Elliot in a sweater.

Although, perhaps a sweater that Avery knitted for him was much more meaningful than one that was bought with money.

"Your mom called me saying your nephew was discharged from the hospital," Ben said. "She wants you to go home for dinner tonight."

"She can tell me that herself," Elliot said.

"Did she upset you recently? She was pretty cautious wh